Hello everyone!
It is Sunday night. Which is either my favorite day of the week or my least favorite depending on whether or not I have to go to work the next day. :)
I've been out of the loop for several weeks now and just thought I would update you guys on stuff that has been going on deep in the heart of Texas.
- I had my revision surgery on March 7th, just 3 days after my father passed away. My mom and I spoke in depth about whether or not I needed to postpone surgery or just go ahead with it and power through. We obviously decided to power through and now that I am past it, I think it was the best decision. However, having surgery when you are already in a heightened emotional state is not recommended. I have gotten to know my PA really well in the last 2 years and when she made the rounds the morning after my surgery, I explained what was going on and she went ahead and wrote my discharge orders so I was able to go home and not have to spend another night.
- I slept the first two days that I was home and felt kind of rotten about it because I wasn't able to take care of my mom, she had to take care of me. I guess in some ways though it was a good distraction. I made it through the memorial service without any pain meds. I really wanted to be present and not doped up, but I kind of paid for it that evening.
- I was on a full liquid diet for three weeks and finally started on mushies this last Wednesday. Can I get an AMEN??? It was absolutely awful. Very similar to bandster hell but with the overwhelming fear that I was going to have a leak along my staple line and have to go back in for another surgery with almost a month long recovery which I COULD NOT afford to go through. But it looks as though I am out of the woods though as the majority of leaks occur between days 8 and 14.
- I have lost 10 pounds since surgery which puts me down to an all time low of 184.4. I am excited to start this new journey and put some of my good habits back in place so I can find my new normal.
- I have been back at work for two weeks and things are pretty crazy. I guess it is a blessing though because it doesn't give me a chance to think about things. But I think that I am just a ticking time bomb. With everything that has been going on, most of my time off was spent either in a drug coma or taking care of my mom. I have not had a moment to myself, nor have I had my "breakdown" yet and I just pray that it doesn't happen at work.
- I bought my tickets for Chicago. I am very excited about seeing everyone again!
- So thankful for all of you. I am sure that there is more for me to share but I am tired. I walked 4 miles today and it wore me out. My how things have changed. :) Hugs and kisses and have a great week all!
